Tag: Windows 8.1 Public Preview

The good folks at Winbeta took a hands on approach and made a video showing about 20 minutes of video from the upcoming Windows 8 update – Windows 8.1.
In this video, they walk through some of the highlights from the Operating Systems refresh and show some of the new stuff you can expect with this update.
Windows 8.1...

Windows RT 8.1 leaked a little while ago and the folks from Winbeta did a rough test drive.
Some of their observations:
Changes between RT 8.1 and 8.1 on desktop, remain small, but changes are there.
For example, the desktop app is no longer pinned to the Start Screen by default. This move doesn’t suprise us, as most...

I have been taking a deep and long look at Windows 8.1 and wanted to wait till all the initial reviews had happened to write down what I felt about the new update.
In addition, I find that like recorded music, you may feel differently the first time you see a product versus a few weeks later.
So, here goes…
Oh by the...

I’m not sure what the hell took so long but they’re up now.
Microsoft has finally put up links to the ISO’s of Windows 8.1
How to install Windows 8.1 Preview from an ISO file
To install Windows 8.1 Preview from an ISO file, you must first convert the ISO file into installation media stored on a DVD or a USB flash...

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a date for the release!
Windows 8.1 is scheduled to be released to the public on June the 26th, 2013.
The news came in the form of a blog post update from the Windows Blog.
Here’s what it said:
Today, there are more devices – and choice – allowing you to pick the right Windows 8 device...